Patents by Inventor Linda M. Antos

Linda M. Antos has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7215371
    Abstract: A camera incorporates a working memory (124) for storing a working image corresponding to the last captured image. The working image is displayed on a display screen (36) in a quick review mode of operation in response to a quick review signal entered by the camera operator via a camera control interface (74) to control processing circuitry (68,72) of the camera. The processing circuitry controls the display screen to keep it in an inactive state until the quick review signal is entered, and returns it to an inactive state after a predetermined time period or when the quick review signal is discontinued to conserve energy. In addition, the working image is displayed in the quick review mode regardless of whether a non-volatile memory is available in the camera or, in the case of a hybrid camera, whether a film cartridge is contained in a film chamber (98) of the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Peter Fellegara, Richard W. Lourette, Michael E. Miller, Linda M. Antos, Robert H. Hibbard
  • Publication number: 20040061793
    Abstract: A camera incorporates a working memory (124) for storing a working image corresponding to the last captured image. The working image is displayed on a display screen (36) in a quick review mode of operation in response to a quick review signal entered by the camera operator via a camera control interface (74) to control processing circuitry (68,72) of the camera. The processing circuitry controls the display screen to keep it in an inactive state until the quick review signal is entered, and returns it to an inactive state after a predetermined time period or when the quick review signal is discontinued to conserve energy. In addition, the working image is displayed in the quick review mode regardless of whether a non-volatile memory is available in the camera or, in the case of a hybrid camera, whether a film cartridge is contained in a film chamber (98) of the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Peter Fellegara, Richard W. Lourette, Michael E. Miller, Linda M. Antos, Robert H. Hibbard
  • Publication number: 20020158983
    Abstract: A camera incorporates a working memory (124) for storing a working image corresponding to the last captured image. The working image is displayed on a display screen (36) in a quick review mode of operation in response to a quick review signal entered by the camera operator via a camera control interface (74) to control processing circuitry (68,72) of the camera. The processing circuitry controls the display screen to keep it in an inactive state until the quick review signal is entered, and returns it to an inactive state after a predetermined time period or when the quick review signal is discontinued to conserve energy. In addition, the working image is displayed in the quick review mode regardless of whether a non-volatile memory is available in the camera or, in the case of a hybrid camera, whether a film cartridge is contained in a film chamber (98) of the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Peter Fellegara, Richard W. Lourette, Michael E. Miller, Linda M. Antos, Robert H. Hibbard
  • Patent number: 6441854
    Abstract: A camera incorporates a working memory (124) for storing a working image corresponding to the last captured image. The working image is displayed on a display screen (36) in a quick review mode of operation in response to a quick review signal entered by the camera operator via a camera control interface (74) to control processing circuitry (68,72) of the camera. The processing circuitry controls the display screen to keep it in an inactive state until the quick review signal is entered, and returns it to an inactive state after a predetermined time period or when the quick review signal is discontinued to conserve energy. In addition, the working image is displayed in the quick review mode regardless of whether a non-volatile memory is available in the camera or, in the case of a hybrid camera, whether a film cartridge is contained in a film chamber (98) of the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Peter Fellegara, Richard W. Lourette, Michael E. Miller, Linda M. Antos, Robert H. Hibbard
  • Publication number: 20010015760
    Abstract: A camera incorporates a working memory (124) for storing a working image corresponding to the last captured image. The working image is displayed on a display screen (36) in a quick review mode of operation in response to a quick review signal entered by the camera operator via a camera control interface (74) to control processing circuitry (68,72) of the camera. The processing circuitry controls the display screen to keep it in an inactive state until the quick review signal is entered, and returns it to an inactive state after a predetermined time period or when the quick review signal is discontinued to conserve energy. In addition, the working image is displayed in the quick review mode regardless of whether a non-volatile memory is available in the camera or, in the case of a hybrid camera, whether a film cartridge is contained in a film chamber (98) of the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 1997
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Inventors: PETER FELLEGARA, RICHARD W. LOURETTE, MICHAEL E. MILLER, LINDA M. ANTOS, ROBERT H. HIBBARD
  • Patent number: 5978016
    Abstract: A convenient and practical apparatus for transporting digital images for display is achieved by incorporating an internally fixed base camera memory into an electronic or hybrid camera. Specifically, a camera includes a digital imaging system (16, 70) for generating a first digital image of first resolution in response to an exposure signal, a first storage memory (124) for receiving and storing the first digital image generated by the digital imaging system, a fixed memory or a removable memory interface connector (130) for receiving a removable memory device, and a processor (120) for controlling the transfer of the first digital image from the first storage memory to the fixed memory or removable memory interface connector for subsequent storage in a removable memory device, when a removable memory device is coupled to the removable memory interface connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard W. Lourette, Peter Fellegara, Michael E. Miller, Linda M. Antos